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East County | Neighbors

A magnificent sunset over the Gulf one evening from Siesta Key | Stephen Jordan
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  • Emma Burke
  • February 26, 2020
2019: Weather Photo Contest Submissions

2019: Weather Photo Contest Submissions

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tito's Stuart Campbell and James Uihlein and Hillcroft's Pippa Campbell have to put on the breaks as the ball changes direction.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 24, 2020
Another edition of Observer Cup in Lakewood Ranch

Another edition of Observer Polo Cup in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2020
East County weather page photo: February 20

Mary Kvederis captured this egret on the hunt in Mote Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2020
Gullett Elementary principal dons wings of love

Gullett Elementary principal dons wings of love

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Country Club's Michele Campbell, Summerfield's Lisa Cushman and Country Club East's Jacqeline Wezeman were instant friends. Cushman just moved to the area in August.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2020
Lakewood Ranch woman promotes friendship

New group celebrates women of the '60s in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2020
Dance fever spreads at Dr. Mona Jain Middle

Mona Jain students celebrate Valentine's Day with dance

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County wetland regulations will be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 17.
    By
  • Melissa Leduc
  • February 13, 2020
East County weather page photo: February 13

Gordon Silver captured this sandhill crane clearing the way for the rest of the group in Del Webb.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tyler Strum and Gavin Burns. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2020
Koala(ty) chalk art at Lakewood Ranch High leads to funds for Australia

Koala(ty) chalk art at Lakewood Ranch High leads to funds for Australia

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Randy and Susan Mallitz are being honored by Temple Emanu--El for their philanthropy.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 10, 2020
Temple Emanu-El honors Lakewood Ranch couple

Temple Emanu-El honors Lakewood Ranch couple for their philanthropy.

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  • Neighbors
Festival organizers began taking in food and other festival items at 4:30 p.m. because of the weather. The festival will reopen Feb. 7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2020
Opening night of Greek Glendi in Sarasota canceled due to weather

Greek Glendi festival will continue as planned this weekend.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2020
East County weather page photo: February 6

Sharon Piotrowski captured this sunrise over a lake in Lakewood Ranch.

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Pastry chairwomen Kalle Amoratis, Daniela Soiman, Janet Rantis and Pat Trempelas say they love manning the pastries because desserts are social and they enjoy interacting with glendi patrons.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2020
Bradenton women buttered up for pastry sales at Greek Glendi

Greek festival features Greek music and dancing, food and pastries and items for sale.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2020
Hockey lessons are electric at Tara Elementary School

The Lightning's Build the Thunder program returned to Tara Elementary School in Bradenton.

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Tara's Marsha Wright gives Petrosino's owner Brenda Edens a big hug for finding her wallet and $15,000 in rings.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 31, 2020
Slice of kindness at Italian deli in Bradenton

Tara women's lost wallet and valuable rings returned by Petrosino's deli owner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2020
East County weather page photo: January 30

Gordon Silver captured this bumblebee collecting nectar in Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

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Three comedians including Bradenton's Tim Boyd will perform at the “Hearts of Hope: A Valentine’s Comedy Night” fundraiser to benefit Harbor 58, Foster the Family, and Bring on the Ministry on Feb. 13.
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